U10's Match Reports

New Season 2009 - 10

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JJB TOURNAMENT – UNDER 9's

11th October 2008

Match 1 – WAFC     Vs     Long Hey

Longhey started strongly, pushing up and forcing our defence into early action, some great clearances from James T. gave us the chances to break forward. A pass up from Josh gave Harvey an opportunity but Longhey were quick to intercept. A shot from midfield was punched out by Jamie, followed by another shot and another great save, but Jamie couldn’t quite get hold of it and Longhey tapped it in. As we neared half time a blast up from James T. left the Longhey defence scrambling for the ball and as Tom, Josh and Harvey battled for the ball it slipped past the Longhey goalie. 1-1

The second half and an early corner from Longhey gave them the lead. We composed ourselves and pushed forward with some nice passing Jake to James H. and a blast from Josh, saved; another shot from David wide. All over to quickly, we just couldn’t find the back of the net to equalise.

Final Score 1-2, An unlucky result with some great chances. Man of the Match: Jamie

Match 2 – WAFC     Vs     Broadheath

A strong start and some good passing – James H, out to Harvey , in to Jamie and 2 minutes in, we were rewarded with a goal, tapped in by Jamie. Minutes later a great ball in from Harvey gave Jamie his second. As Broadheath tried to regain some composure David went in with a tackle, pushing the ball back up and giving Jamie another chance on goal – in for a hat trick.

The second half and we were keen to up our lead. Some great passing James T to Josh to Tom, and before long a scuffle in Broadheath’s box allowed Tom to slide to ball past the keeper for our fourth. As play continued, a Broadheath free kick gave them a chance – tipped in just outside Jake’s reach. But we were not letting it slip, a shot from Tom saved, a shot from Jamie wide and a volley from Josh in. Some great clearances from David and James T kept the ball in their half and a final blast from David outside the box gave us our sixth.

Final Score 6-1. A superb effort, some great passing and great goals. MOM: Jamie

Match 3 – WAFC     Vs     St Johns

A confident start, with early attempts on goal from David and Josh, a clearance from James T gave David a run through to give us the lead. But St Johns were not going to concede easily, Harvey and James H battling to prevent an equaliser. As we made a break forward David had a shot, kicked away by the goalie, into the path of Josh, who blasted it in for our second. St Johns pushed up from the spot kick and a scuffle in the box gave them a chance to tap it in. We kept up our pressure, a shot Jamie saved and a great ball in from James H giving David our third just before half time.

In the second half we kept battling, shots from Harvey and James H just going wide. St Johns piled on the pressure and a great save from Jake denied them their second. But they were not giving in and despite some great tackles they managed to pull it back to 3-2. We started to look a little tired and as we neared full time and 2 quick goals gave them the lead just before the whistle.

Final Score 3-4. Some great play and unlucky final result. MOM: James H

8th November

Match 1 – WAFC     Vs     Unicorn

An early goal gave Unicorn the lead, but after a minute or two, we composed ourselves and settled down. A save from Jamie kept us in the game and Ronnie battled to clear the ball and give our forwards a chance on goal. Moments later the chance came, with the equaliser from Josh. The game was back and to, a Unicorn shot knocked away by Jamie and a great clearance from James H. Shots from Josh and Tom just going wide. David reacted quickly to a ball on the rebound, blasting it home to give us the lead. As the whistle loomed Unicorn has one last chance on goal, intercepted and cleared by James T.

Final Score 2-1. A tough game and a great result – well played. MOM: Josh

Match 2 – WAFC     Vs     NJ Wythenshawe

Friendly rivalry gave this game some extra excitement, both teams keen to get that first goal. NJ pushed forward, forcing a great save from Ronnie but we pushed back a shot from Josh wide and another from Jamie saved. As NJ made a break they battled through Jake and David, and another great save from Ronnie prevented them from taking the lead. A foul in the box gave NJ a penalty, a strong shot but it was just over. As we regained possession, some nice passing James H to Josh to Jamie, and eventually we were rewarded with a goal. As we headed for full time our corner was kicked out by the goalie, out to James T, who blasted it home from the half way line.

Final score 2-0. A fantastic performance from all. MOM: Ronnie

Match 3 – WAFC     Vs     Altrincham Jrs

Both teams a bit slow to get started and the ball knocked from one half to the other for the first few minutes. Shots from Tom, Josh and Jake going wide or over, in was a midfield battle for possession. Some nice passing Jamie to Tom to James T and back, but that first goal just eluded us. A final effort from Alty forced Ronnie into action, with a clearance from David to leave them empty handed.

Final Score 0-0. Not our strongest performance, but some good passing and defensive play. MOM: Tom

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Under 8's 07 - 08 Season

JJB TOURNAMENT– 24th November 2007

Match 1 – WAFC     Vs     Ashton on Mersey

Wythenshawe started strongly, pushing up and getting stuck in. Within 3 minutes our efforts paid off with a superb goal from Matthew. Some great runs forward kept Ashton on their toes, both Matthew & Jax forcing their goalie into action. But Ashton were still in the game and some great defending from Aaron & Harry kept our lead. With just a minute to half time Damon made a crucial save, a promising first half, finishing 1-0.

We started the second with the same energy and after two minutes Matthew struck home again. Aaron and Harry cleared the ball every time Ashton were in play. George with a blasting shot which just went wide.  Harvey put some lovely balls in from the wing with great opportunities for Matthew and George but it was Harry who got on the end to score our third. Liam was battling in midfield, keeping the ball in our possession and Ashton under pressure. With seconds to go we won a corner and a great ball in from Matthew gave him a hat trick!

Final score 4-0. A fantastic all round performance.

Man of the match: George

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Match 2 – WAFC     Vs     Longhey Juniors

The game started back & to, both teams matching each other. After three minutes we conceded a free kick near the area and Longhey took full advantage, blasting the ball in. Minutes later a legendary throw from George went straight into the goal, but was sadly disallowed. We continued to battle, some nice passing between Aaron, Liam & Jax. Just before half time we won a free kick and a great effort from George just went wide.

The second half was just as tough as we fought to equalise; Matthew and George kept up the pressure and Damon made a couple of superb saves. However Longhey were pushing back and 5 minutes in they got their second. Just before full time a blast from Harry was deflected, wining us a corner; the ball in, away from Longhey and straight back from Aaron. But Longhey were quick to clear it and the whistle was impending.

Final Score 0-2. An unfortunate result, we know we can be better.

Man of the Match: Damon

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Match 3 – WAFC     Vs     Broadheath

This was never going to be an easy game; Broadheath so far unbeaten; and a goal in the first two minutes left us slightly rumbled. However we battled back, some great throws from George and constant pressure from Matthew and Jax. Harry and Aaron were quick to defend but nothing could stop Broadheath’s second and as they continued to attack, Damon stepped in with two cracking saves. George cleared the ball but Broadheath got to it first and slammed it in for a third.

The second half started just as badly for us, Broadheath scoring from a corner in the first minute. But then we began to compose ourselves and turned the attack on them. Tom battled with the Broadheath defence and we had a couple of great chances; Matthew with a great pass to Harvey, the ball just going wide, and a massive throw from George right into the box, just too far for Harvey to hit home. A couple of great saves from Damon kept our hopes alive, but that all important first goal just wouldn’t come.

Final Score 0-3.  A good effort against a very good team.

Man of the Match: Damon

Player of the Tournament: George

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JJB TOURNAMENT – Saturday  13th October

Game 1 – Unicorn (B)

Our first ever league game and we were all nervous. Our friendly in the run up to this tournament had been tough and we were not sure how we would stack up against the other teams. We started well with some good runs forward from Jax & George, but Unicorn were strong and every time we advanced, the ball came back to our half. Two great saves from Tom kept us in the game and we began to find our feet. An unlucky decision gave Unicorn a free kick near the box – which resulted in a goal. The pressure was on and the ball was backwards and forwards but just before half time they got a second goal.

In the second half we were stronger and the pressure was on them now – a great shot from Harvey left the goalie grappling for the ball on the line. 4 minutes in we were awarded with a penalty for a hand ball. Matthew composed himself and coolly slotted home. From then on the ball remained in Unicorn half with Aaron and Mark passing the ball up the wings, desperate for that equaliser that just wouldn’t come.

Final Score 2-1. A superb first performance that could easily have been a win.

Game 2 – Unicorn (A)

4-0 down after 4 minutes and we knew they were a good side. They had some big lads and this seemed to dent our confidence. But then something clicked and we began battling – Jamie had some good runs up the left wing and Matthew put some great tackles in, causing problems for them in midfield. Just before half time Jax made a great save, keeping the half time score at 4-0.

In the second half our defence was tighter allowing some great runs forward; Tom up to Matthew, who took a shot on goal – their goalie tipping it away. Our efforts were rewarded a few moments later with a great goal from Eathan. We continued to battle, with more of the possession and some strong advances, but their early goal lead gave them a good win.

Final Score 4-1. A weak first half, leaving us with too much to do, but a superb second, more than matching Unicorn.

Game 3 – Benchill

We started strongly and a great goal from Jax gave us the lead 2 minutes in. However Benchill were not giving up and equalised a few moments later. The game was anyone’s and we continued to battle; a save from Aaron out to Mark, to Matthew, to George and back again. Harry put in a great shot from the half way line, narrowly missing the goal. A superb throw from George had Jax on the end of it, but their goalie was on his toes and got his hands to it. Aaron made a couple of great saves but just before half time they scored, making it 2-1.

In the second half we were pushing up, determined to equalise. George had a great shot – saved, Matthew with a header – saved, Eathan with a chip – saved. We created so many chances but the goal was just out of reach. With full time looming, a bad tackle on George gave us a free kick. Our final opportunity to equalise – just outside the net!.

Final Score 2-1. Another great performance, and an unlucky result.

Man of the tournament – Matthew, didn’t stop all tournament!